Mary Todd: A New American Musical

Henry Clay, portrayed by Erin Hannon, smokes a cigar and announces his decision to run for president in “Mary Todd: A New American Musical.” The Bluegrass Opera presented the play Oct. 24, 2018, at the Clark County Public Library.Henry Clay, portrayed by Erin Hannon, kisses Mary Todd’s hand. Gracie Belk starred as Todd in “Mary Todd: A New American Musical” on Oct. 24, 2018, at the Clark County Public Library.Sally the Slave, portrayed by Jessica O’Brien, scoffs at her master, Robert Todd, portrayed by P.J. Freebourn, in “Mary Todd: A New American Musical” on Oct. 24, 2018, at the Clark County Public Library.Jessica O’Brien, as Sally the Slave, performs a solo during “Mary Todd: A New American Musical” on Oct. 24, 2018, at the Clark County Public Library.Jessica O’Brien, as Sally the Slave, performs a solo during “Mary Todd: A New American Musical” on Oct. 24, 2018, at the Clark County Public Library.Jessica O’Brien, as Sally the Slave, performs a solo during “Mary Todd: A New American Musical” on Oct. 24, 2018, at the Clark County Public Library.Sally the Slave, portrayed by Jessica O’Brien, comforts Mary Todd, portrayed by Gracie Belk, in “Mary Todd: A New American Musical” on Oct. 24, 2018, at the Clark County Public Library.Erin Hannon also portrayed Betsy Todd in “Mary Todd” A New American Musical” on Oct. 24, 2018, at the Clark County Public Library.Madame Mentelle, portrayed by P.J. Freebourn, and Mary Todd, portrayed by Gracie Belk, comforts Lucretia, portayed by Rebecca Taylor. Lucretia had fallen ill from cholera during a scene in “Mary Todd: A New American Musical” on Oct. 24, 2018, at the Clark County Public Library.